Ann M. Tremblay

The applicants sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and a reduced rear yard area to construct a two-storey addition containing two additional dwelling units at the rear of their existing detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The application was granted, with one member dissenting.

The applicant sought consent to sever a property into nine separate parcels to create eight new lots for three-storey townhomes, while retaining the existing school on the remaining parcel.

The Committee of Adjustment found that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, promoting efficient land use and intensification.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including the provision of independent services, a joint use and maintenance agreement, and the construction of a sidewalk.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit a reduced lot width and lot area to construct a new semi-detached dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the variances were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the Committee granted the application.

The applicant sought consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two parcels to facilitate the construction of a new low-rise apartment building, while retaining an existing low-rise apartment building under construction.

The application was unopposed.

The Committee of Adjustment granted the application, finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary and that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement promoting urban intensification.

The consent was granted subject to standard conditions regarding parkland dedication, municipal services, and grading.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit reduced lot areas and a reduced corner side yard setback to facilitate the subdivision of a property into nine parcels for the construction of eight three-storey townhomes.

The reduced setback was requested to preserve the protected heritage view of the existing Vinci School building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, as they were minor, desirable for the appropriate development of the land, and maintained the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

The applications were granted subject to conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a reduced rear yard setback and rear yard area to facilitate the subdivision of a property into two separate parcels, creating one new lot for future residential development while retaining the existing dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from City Planning and community support subject to certain conditions.

The application was granted, with the variances restricted to the life of the existing dwelling.

The applicant sought a minor variance to reduce the required resident parking from 25 to 15 spaces for a proposed six-storey, 62-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the requested variance failed three of the four statutory tests under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Specifically, the Committee found the variance was not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law, and was not minor, as insufficient technical evidence was provided to demonstrate the proposal would not create an unacceptable adverse impact on the neighbourhood.

The applicants sought consent to sever their property into two separate parcels to construct two detached dwellings, along with reciprocal easements for a shared laneway.

The Committee of Adjustment found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in the public interest.

The applications were granted subject to conditions, including cash-in-lieu of parkland, a Heritage Impact Assessment, and a Joint Use, Maintenance and Operating Agreement.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit a 16-unit low-rise apartment building with zero parking spaces and reduced setbacks for an accessory building.

The City expressed concerns regarding an external access ramp and the proximity of balconies to a waste storage area, suggesting the inability to internalize these elements was tied to the proposed number of units.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the proposal amounted to overdevelopment, did not represent orderly development, and failed to demonstrate no adverse impact on accessibility.

The requested variances failed three of the four statutory tests under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The applicants sought minor variances to convert an existing three-unit dwelling into a five-unit low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reduced rear and interior side yard setbacks, increased building height, reduced front façade fenestration, and a reduction in required parking.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal maintained the character of the neighbourhood and represented orderly development without creating unacceptable adverse impacts on abutting properties.

The application was granted, with one member dissenting.

The applicant applied for consent to sever a property into two separate parcels to create a new lot for residential development.

The Committee of Adjustment reviewed the application against the criteria in section 51(24) of the Planning Act and found it consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement.

The application was granted subject to several conditions, including tree protection, grading and servicing plans, and the demolition or relocation of an existing structure straddling the proposed severance line.

The applicants sought minor variances to construct a one-storey addition containing an additional dwelling unit to the rear of an existing duplex dwelling.

The requested variances included reductions to side and rear yard setbacks, rear yard area, and relief from heritage overlay provisions.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting no concerns from City Planning staff and no unacceptable adverse impacts on neighbouring properties.

The application was granted.

The applicant, VIKA Land Development, applied for consent under section 53 of the Planning Act to sever a property into two separate parcels to create one new lot for future residential development, while retaining the existing dwelling on the other lot.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the criteria under section 51(24) of the Planning Act and the Provincial Policy Statement.

Finding that a plan of subdivision was not necessary for the proper and orderly development of the municipality and that the proposal was in the public interest, the Committee granted the application subject to several conditions.

The applicant sought minor variances to convert an existing two-story, three-unit dwelling into a four-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reduced front and rear yard setbacks and permission for two rear yard parking spaces on a lot smaller than normally required.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the changes were primarily internal and would not create adverse impacts on the surrounding area.

The application was granted.

The applicants sought a minor variance to permit a front-facing attached garage, which was not permitted by the Zoning By-law based on a Streetscape Character Analysis.

The proposal also required the removal of a mature bur oak tree in the rear yard.

The Committee of Adjustment refused the application, finding that the variance did not meet the four tests under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The Committee concluded that the loss of the significant tree was avoidable, the variance did not maintain the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law, and the proposed garage and tree removal would cause unacceptable adverse impacts on the neighbourhood.

The applicants sought permission under subsection 45(2) of the Planning Act to construct a three-storey addition containing seven apartment dwellings at the rear of an existing building, resulting in a 10-unit low-rise apartment dwelling.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested permission met the two-fold test relating to desirability and impact.

The application was granted, as the proposal fits well in the area and will not create any unacceptable adverse impact on abutting properties or the neighbourhood.

The applicant sought minor variances for reduced lot width and lot area to construct an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building and demolish an existing detached dwelling.

Area residents raised concerns regarding density, parking, and neighbourhood character.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the proposed development met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal respected the character of the neighbourhood and represented orderly development.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to reduce the required motor vehicle parking spaces from four to three, and visitor parking spaces from one to zero, to construct a four-storey, 20-unit apartment building.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

The proposal aligned with the City's intent to prioritize active transportation and urban greening in the Downtown Core Transect.

The application was granted.

The applicant sought minor variances to permit the construction of a two-storey structure with a coach house on the second floor and a garage on the first floor.

The requested variances included increased interior side yard and rear yard setbacks, increased driveway width, permission for a shed style roof, and increased building height.

The Committee of Adjustment found that the requested variances met the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act, noting that the proposal fits well in the area and respects the character of the neighbourhood.

The application was granted.

The applicant applied for minor variances to permit the construction of an eight-unit, low-rise apartment building.

The requested variances included reductions in minimum lot width, lot area, and interior side yard setbacks.

The Committee of Adjustment considered the application against the four-part test under subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act.

Finding that the proposal fit well within the area, maintained the general intent of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and would not create unacceptable adverse impacts, the Committee granted the application.